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The median nerve is in the arm. It originates from the upper part of the spine, known as the brachial plexus and the cervical spine. From there, it proceeds through the armpit region (axilla) and into the arm, passing through the elbow joint and the wrist before branching out into the hand.

It is the only nerve that passes through the carpal tunnel, a narrow passage in your wrist made up of small bones and a tough band of tissue. The median acts as a pulley for the tendons that bend the fingers and if it is injured, it can affect the use of your digits, hand or arm and can cause a loss of sensation.

Damage to the median nerve is sustained through an injury to the arm/wrist or through surgery. The effects can be significant, especially if it is your dominant hand, and can impact on the type of work you do, the activities you enjoy and how you live your day to day life.

When injury to the median nerve is caused by surgery or during treatment for another condition, it could amount to negligent care. Damage can occur in a number of circumstances and causes different symptoms, depending on where in the arm it has been sustained. Examples of arm injuries affecting the median nerve are set out below, along with likely symptoms:

Above the elbow

Supracondylar humerus fracture

This is a fracture to the upper arm and is common in children

The symptons

Weakness in movement of the hand at the wrist. Loss of movement in fingers and thumb

Hyperextension of index finger and thumb, leading to appearance of ‘ape hand’ deformity when at rest

Loss of sensation in fingers

At the elbow

Pronator Teres Syndrome – a compression neuropathy that can trap the median nerve at the elbow. It is rare compared to compression at the wrist (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)

The symptons

Loss of sensation in the arm

Loss of sensation in the hand

Weakness in the arm and hand

Within the forearm

A cast being fitted too tightly.

A forearm fracture

The symptons

Loss of movement in forearm

Loss of movement in fingers and thumb

At the wrist

Laceration to the wrist

The symptons

Weakness in movement of fingers and thumb

Ape hand’ deformity Loss of sensation in fingers

Within the wrist

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – compression of the median nerve in the carpel tunnel caused by overuse such as typing, cooking, sports

The symptons

Weakness in fingers and thumb

Loss of sensation and numbness in hand and fingers

Pins and needles or tingling in hand and fingers

Taylor&Emmet has successfully investigated cases of median nerve injury that have been caused by negligence. If you have suffered as a result of surgery or other medical treatment, contact our friendly, knowledgeable solicitors who will explain how to take your matter further.

You can claim compensation for the following if they are a result of your injury:

Pain, suffering and loss of amenity

Medical and nursing care costs

Loss of earnings

The cost of painkillers

Travel expenses

Any costs involved in adapting your home

For more information, contact our expert team in total confidence and at no obligation. We will do our utmost to help.

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"James Drydale was spot on. I could not fault him. He communicated the issues very well. I would definitely recommend the firm’s service. There were no negatives"

Mrs Anita Fermoyle

“James Drydale was very professional and understanding. He offered very good advice throughout my case and he believed in it from the start. James achieved a great result for me.”

Mr Neil Broadbent

"I couldn’t have asked for, nor expected, more help and understanding in what was one of the most difficult times of my life. I do not believe you could improve the level of service."

Mr D Oldale

"I have been looked after extremely well during what has been a difficult case. Right from the very beginning they have kept me informed and I have felt genuinely cared for by all I have spoken and met with. Nothing has been too much trouble and I have found that there has always been someone on the end of a phone ready to help and advise me. I feel they have worked extremely hard to get a just result. "

Mrs Heidi Wilton-Burr

"Camilla handled my case in an extremely professional and competent way. At the same time she was always very empathetic and understanding and I trusted her judgement at all times."

Mrs Carol Stacey

The ‘extremely well-prepared’ James Drydale leads the ‘thorough and user-friendly’ team at Taylor&Emmet LLP . James Drydale “total professional” and Paul Fouad “thoughtful and imaginative”.

Legal 500 - 2016

“He has been so diligent and easy to contact if we had any queries, He has achieved a marvellous outcome for us, and we are very appreciative of him. We would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who is the victim of clinical negligence and unsure of who to contact. He has been fantastic with us..”

Clinical negligence client - 2018

“Extremely thorough and user friendly approach to clients.”

Legal 500 - 2017

The clinical negligence department at Taylor & Emmet LLP handles complex and high-value matters, as well as being one of few firms able to offer legal aid for birth injury cases. Recently made up to equity partner, James Drydale is on the Law Society’s clinical negligence panel and a senior litigator of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. Drydale leads the practice, which also includes Paul Fouad, who is regularly instructed on cerebral palsy, delayed diagnosis of cancer and birth injury matters. Camilla Attwood is another key name to note.

Legal 500 - 2018

Camilla Attwood was my solicitor dealing with my hip case. With many twists and turns over the four years Camilla always kept me informed and never gave up on a very difficult case. It was her brilliant work that won us our case, many thanks to Camilla and her team for all their hard work over the last 4 years.”

Keith and Maureen Edwards

I can only compliment you and your team not only on the very professional service that you have provided but to express my deepest gratitude for the empathy, support, patience and understanding that you have shown to me. I have not always been the easiest of clients however, you have always conducted business with nothing but my best interests at heart and I cannot thank you and your colleagues enough.

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HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO MAKE A CLAIM?

In most medical negligence cases, you have three years to make a compensation claim, starting from the date your injury happens (or the date you first became aware that your injury was a result of negligence).

WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN I MAKE A CLAIM?

After you’ve contacted us, we’ll set up a free initial consultation to discuss your case and whether you have a legal claim. We’ll discuss what funding options are available to you to pay for your claim, including No Win No Fee agreements*.